10 Questions
What mechanism can lead to muscle cramps?
Dehydration
Which of the following is a common symptom of muscular dystrophies?
Progressive muscle wasting
What is the role of dystrophin in muscle contraction?
Affecting muscle contraction
Which disorder is genetically transmitted through a recessive gene on the X chromosome?
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
What is the primary cause of weakness (loss of strength) in muscles due to disuse?
Atrophy
Which condition can lead to rhabdomyolysis and subsequent renal failure?
Muscle tears releasing myoglobin
What is the classification of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy based on progression?
Rapidly progressing
'Gower's maneuver', seen in muscular dystrophies, refers to:
'Using hands to climb' up the legs to stand up
'Polymyositis' involves inflammation of which part of the body?
Muscle groups
What is the primary cause of fatigue in muscles according to the text?
Lack of energy production
Explore the common problems related to abnormalities in skeletal muscle contraction, such as weakness, fatigue, cramps, and direct injuries like hematomas and muscle tears. Learn about causes like disuse, systemic wasting disorders, intracellular acidosis, lack of energy production, disruption in calcium flux, dehydration, and electrolyte depletion.
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